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Remember how it was during construction?

Photos of the Library remodeling and expansion construction project can be seen here.

Former Trustee, Bill Beierschmitt, is the featured artist in the Holden Gallery for the next month. Bill uses both water color and oils. Often, he makes creative use of just the palette knife. Stop in to see his paintings, and be sure to sign the Guest Book. Bill’s works are appearing as part of the Livingston Rotating Art Show begun in 2012.

It’s that time of year when flowers bloom and the Library holds its Annual Used Book Sale! Thousands of items in a beautiful location. Begins Monday May 13 at 10 AM. Part of the Dogwood Festival.

Richard Balkin returns with a noontime violin program featuring the music of Bela Bartok on May 15 at noon. Funded by NYS Arts Council & a Decentralization Grant via Genesee Valley Arts Council. This is Mr Balkin’s 7th Library presentation of Violin at Noon & a Dogwood Festival Event.

Vote on the Library budget and one trustee position will take place at the Library on Monday, May 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. A public hearing on the budget will precede the vote. For more information please call Director Terry Dearing at 585-335-6720.

Visit Paintings by L. Mert Wager and meet the artist on May 4, 2013 at the Library from noon until 4 PM. In addition to the art already on display, Mr. Wager will have several original works on hand for visitors. Talk to the artist, visit the Holden Gallery, and learn about what inspires his amazing creations. This is the FINAL DAY of the show.

Books ‘n’ Kids ‘n’ Crafts resumes Wednesday April 17 at 10 AM for 3 to 4 year olds and Baby’s First Storytime returns Thursday April 18 at 10 AM. Please call to register your children. Space is still available.
On Saturday at 1 PM, Build a Book is available for your creative youngsters. For more information, please call. Space is limited.

A workshop on Social Security retirement benefits will be offered Monday April 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Library. This free presentation given by Michelle Siebert is sponsored by Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Steuben County. Attendees can learn how to maximize their Social Security retirement benefits in order to live the best life possible in their retirement years. Pre-registration is requested by calling 1-607-664-2300.

Hey kids, join Mr. Bunnybooke’s Fan Club! Help expand the Dansville Public Library’s Children’s Holiday Book collection through this fundraising project. Pick up eggs to fill with dollars and return the filled eggs to the Library by March 29. Participants’ names will be put in a drawing for an Easter basket on March 30 at 12 Noon. And check at your school for this year’s Bunnybooke Writing Contest! Sponsored by the Friends of the Dansville Public Library.

Time for Family Movie Night at the Library on Thursday March 21 at 5:30 p.m. Sponsored this month by Dansville Dental Professionals and Tony’s Pizzeria, bring the kids for pizza and a drink and a movie!